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The Cheetah rear suspension subframe brace is made for the Porsche
Boxster 986. This brace is the same for either the standard or the S model
Boxster.
This polished 6061 Aluminum rear suspension brace is twenty-four inches long, and has a
one inch diameter. It solidly mounts the two
independent subframe mounts (shown in the photos below). This prohibits camber change of the rear
tires during cornering by not allowing the two suspension points to either move
closer or farther apart.
With the supplied 10.9 Grade / plated metric bolts, this bar is
a complete bolt-on that can be installed in around (30) minutes with a floor
jack, hammer, and a socket set.
This brace mounts flush with the top face of the frame bracing
that mounts to the transmission cover plate. The two existing studs (shown
circles in green) need to be
tapped up with a hammer. These will come out easily, making room for the supplied
bolts to be put in from the top. The brace has notches milled into it to allow
the new bolt head to be recessed into the bar; to prevent the bolt from spinning while the stock
nut is tightened from below.
Once installed, the brace is partially hidden by the
transmission plate, and
only the polished diameter is visible towards the center of the vehicle near the
stock anti-sway bar. This brace does not interfere with aftermarket anti-sway bars
or any other suspension modifications.
A great installation guide can be seen here:
986forum.com.
There have been different variations of this brace made, and it has been
commonly called an "Ernie Bar"; named for the person who did the initial track
testing. The installation directions for the variations of the different bars
are similar.
The Cheetah brace offers the largest bar possible, with a high
polished finish, at a low price, and without any adjustment needed.
OTHER PORSCHE BOXSTER CHEETAH PRODUCTS:
LIGHTWEIGHT UNDERDRIVE CRANK PULLEY
POWER STEERING UNDERDRIVE
PULLEY
SOLID DELRIN FRONT MOTOR MOUNT
POLYURETHANE FRONT MOTOR MOUNT
Cheetah suspension braces are each
machined from only high-grade Aluminum or Stainless Steel, depending on
application. All braces come with a high polish, and can be anodized, coated, or
plated if desired.While many focus on how to make a
vehicle more powerful, Cheetah recognizes that the true joy of driving a vehicle
is how a car feels, and how it responds to driver input. Suspension and braking
are equally important components to the overall performance of a vehicle, as
well as the increased safety benefits of a better handling vehicle.
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